Encouragement for People with Vitiligo to Embrace Themselves
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- Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily News Digital, Chalamila said some people with vitiligo choose to hide themselves for fear of facing discrimination, negative attitudes and social stigma.
- She encouraged people living with the condition to embrace themselves, stop hiding and live confidently without allowing society’s perceptions to define them.
- Chalamila also called on the public to stop discriminating against or mocking people with vitiligo, urging communities instead to treat them with respect, support and equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
- Speaking about the causes of vitiligo, she said the condition may be linked to several factors, including stress, skin injuries and hereditary or genetic predisposition.
- She concluded by noting that many people living with vitiligo continue to miss out on opportunities, including employment, because of persistent stigma.